Strategic Plan

 

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    Strategic Plan 2025-2028

    The Epilepsy Foundation of America embarked on a journey to create a new strategic plan for 2025-2028. The strategic plan reflects the hard work and input of more than a hundred stakeholders and will serve as our north star, guiding us toward a world where no one faces epilepsy alone.

    Together, we engaged in a rigorous six-month strategic planning process involving voices including:

    • Current and former National Board members
    • Affiliate and chapter board members and leaders
    • Donors and funders
    • Epilepsy Advocacy Champions and Awareness Ambassadors
    • Partner Organizations
    • Professional Advisory Board members
    • Epilepsy Foundation staff
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    Education, Research & Awareness

    Continue to invest in Epilepsy Foundation's core initiatives: advocacy, education, public health, research, and innovation.

    • Improve seizure control and quality of life.
    • Improve awareness of epilepsy-related stigma and decrease epilepsy-related discrimination.
    • Advance impactful federal and state advocacy.
    • Ensure access to essential resources, information, tools, and methodologies.
    • Position us as a leading voice in the research and innovation ecosystem.
    • Build recognition and awareness of our brand.

    Connection & Community

    Build community among people living with and affected by epilepsy, foster relationships, and decrease isolation.

    • Build a flourishing ecosystem of epilepsy support networks.
    • Provide impactful and meaningful volunteer engagement.
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    Volunteer & Community

    Sustainable Funding

    Increase revenue from all philanthropic sources and foster a shared responsibility for an enduring Epilepsy Foundation that will serve people with epilepsy for generations to come.

    • Build a flourishing culture of philanthropy.
    • Increase funding from government resources.
    • Establish strong, mission-focused, and diverse corporate partnerships.
    • Increase contributed revenue from individual donors.

    High-performing National Board

    Maintain a passionate governing board with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise to serve and advance the mission of the organization.

    • Ensure robust board engagement.
    • Increase board giving.
    • Prioritize diverse board composition.

    Thriving Network

    Begin transition to an affiliate-only network structure to maximize mission delivery.

    • Establish a clear network structure, agreement, and roles.
    • Build a model where all affiliates have financial stability.
    • Develop impactful national partnerships to support affiliate-level client service delivery.
    • Improve local community health outcomes.

    Health Equity

    Reaffirm our dedication to promoting equity, justice, and inclusivity for all affected by epilepsy.

    • Improve epilepsy equity and access to care.
    • Confront the social determinants of health in the epilepsies.
    • Expand the network of allies and partners committed to the cause of epilepsy equity.
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    Our Programs

    Operational Excellence

    Leverage people, processes, technology, and culture to achieve operational excellence and invest in a thriving team.

    • Prioritize transparent decision-making and clear communication processes across the organization.
    • Define clear roles and accountability for all staff.
    • Facilitate effective collaboration among internal teams.
    • Use data to inform decisions.
    • Fully utilize organizational systems.

    Strategic Focus & Alignment

    Maximize impact through strategic focus and alignment.

    • Align all programs with the mission and vision of the organization.
    • Ensure all programs are effective and sustainable.

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    Resources

    Epilepsy Centers

    Epilepsy centers provide you with a team of specialists to help you diagnose your epilepsy and explore treatment options.

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    Epilepsy Medication

    Find in-depth information on anti-seizure medications so you know what to ask your doctor.

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    Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline

    Call our Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline and talk with an epilepsy information specialist or submit a question online.

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    Tools & Resources

    Get information, tips, and more to help you manage your epilepsy.

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